Children of destiny

Name: Children of destiny
Author: Molly Elliot Seawell

By Molly Elliot Seawell

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Set on a coastal Virginia estate during harvest, the narrative opens with vivid rural scene-setting and the rhythmic songs of Black reapers. A young boy sits with his dog, Service, while an ungainly but mellifluous man named Bulstrode arrives and amuses them by reading Latin until the animal grows calm. Their easy exchanges introduce local figures and a contrast between sensuous enjoyment of the land and the more abstract pursuits of a neighbor absorbed in a system of philosophy. The prose dwells on landscape, seasonal music, social color, and intimate character sketches.

About the Author

Molly Elliot Seawell

Molly Elliot Seawell was an American author known for her diverse contributions to literature, including novels, children's stories, and historical narratives. Her works often reflect her interest in American history and society, as seen in titles like "A Virginia Cavalier" and "Despotism and Democracy: A Study in Washington Society and Politics." Seawell's storytelling is characterized by rich character development and vivid settings, appealing to both young readers and adults. She also wrote engaging tales of adventure and the sea, such as "Quarterdeck and Fok'sle: Stories of the Sea." Through her varied body of work, Seawell has left a notable mark on American literary heritage.